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Falcons | Kirk Cousins felt misled Tue Jul 8, 10:20 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins said he felt a little 'misled' when the Falcons took QB Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, in the first episode of Netflix's 'Quarterback.' Cousins said he was aware the Falcons might draft a quarterback, but definitely not that high. He wasn't informed about the Penix pick until a phone call by offensive coordinator Zac Robinson while Atlanta was on the clock. 'Certainly, if I had the information around free agency, it certainly would've affected my decision,' Cousins said on the first episode of the season. 'I had no reason to leave Minnesota with how much we loved it there if both teams are going to be drafting a quarterback high. But I've also learned in 12 years in this league that you're not entitled to anything. It's all about being able to earn your spot and prove yourself.'
| Footballguys view: Cousins led the Falcons to a 6-3 start last season before taking a hard hit to his right arm in Week 10. The Falcons' season took a sharp downward turn beginning with that game. They eventually benched Cousins in Week 16. Penix took over and played solidly, though the team went 1-2 in those games and missed the playoffs. For now, Cousins will serve as the backup to Penix. But Atlanta would surely listen to trade offers if they're out there, with the hope that a team is willing to take on a chunk of his guaranteed $27.5Â million salary. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins attends minicamp Tue Jun 10, 02:26 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins reported for mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 10, according to The Insiders. 'We're moving forward and it's about how we as a team and as a quarterback room can be the best we can be in 2025,' Cousins said.
| Footballguys view: While Atlanta has turned the page to second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the club is set to keep Cousins as a backup for 2025. Cousins would like to be a starter, but absent an injury, it appears starting slots for the coming season have been filled. Cousins will make $27.5 million in base salary for the 2025 season on the four-year contract he signed as a free agent last offseason. Though he had attended some of the Falcons' voluntary workouts, it's unclear what level of participation Cousins will have with the club this week. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins expected to be at minicamp on Tuesday Mon Jun 9, 03:59 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to show up for mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 10. Cousins attended team workouts in April but was not present for voluntary OTAs in May.
| Footballguys view: Cousins signed a four-year deal with Atlanta last March, but the Falcons later used a first-round pick on Michael Penix Jr., and Penix replaced Cousins as the team's starter during the 2024 season. Cousins is guaranteed $27.5 million in salary this season, and the Falcons have said that they are comfortable keeping him on the roster as a backup to Penix. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, Cousins has been less enthusiastic about the prospect of staying with the team, but no trade has materialized, and moving him may take an injury somewhere else at some point in the summer or fall. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins likely to remain in Atlanta? Wed May 28, 12:21 AM
Updating an earlier report, Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to remain the backup for the Falcons this season, in the opinion of NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who notes there's no financial incentive to release Cousins, whose contract contained $100 million in guarantees. Cousins, who Rapoport noted would prefer to be released, did not report for the start of Atlanta's organized team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday, May 27.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons are moving forward with Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback, so having Cousins around could be awkward, but it's not the end of the world. That said, Cousins wants to move on. But at this point, he's largely out of options. Unless Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign with the Steelers, there's no current destination. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, "The best play is to wait" for a trade opportunity to emerge. If it doesn't, Rapoport's expectation would become the likely outcome. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins absent from OTAs Tue May 27, 01:54 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was not at organized team activities Tuesday, May 27, according to head coach Raheem Morris. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Cousins has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Reports over the weekend suggested Cousins could be the Steelers' fallback option if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign in Pittsburgh. Cousins holds a no-trade clause, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the veteran QB has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere in 2025. The Falcons reportedly would like a new team to assume $20 million of Cousins' remaining $37.5 million in guarantees. If the Falcons trade him after June 1, they'll get significant cap relief. We'll continue watching for more. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins Not On Hand For OTA Sessions Tuesday Tue May 27, 12:35 PM
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has participated in aspects of the team's voluntary offseason program. But as the club begins its OTA practices on Tuesday, Cousins is not in the building. "I did not see him today," head coach Raheem Morris said during his Tuesday press conference. "[H]e did not show up in the meetings, so I did not see him today."
| Footballguys view: Reports over the weekend suggested Cousins could be the Steelers' fallback option if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign in Pittsburgh. As PFT notes, Cousins holds a no-trade clause, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the veteran QB has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere in 2025. The Falcons reportedly would like a new team to assume $20 million of Cousins' remaining $37.5 million in guarantees. If the Falcons trade him after June 1, they'll get significant cap relief. We'll continue watching for more. |
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Steelers | Report: Kirk Cousins A Possible Fallback Option In Pittsburgh Mon May 26, 02:19 PM
As the Pittsburgh Steelers wait for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision, they are also keeping an eye on Kirk Cousins' situation with the Atlanta Falcons. Appearing on the Saturday morning edition of SportsCenter, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that Cousins is "at least" on Pittsburgh's "radar" at the moment even though Rodgers remains the team's preferred choice.
| Footballguys view: Assuming Rodgers isn't in the mix, Pittsburgh, with Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Skylar Thompson on the depth chart, would fit Cousins' criteria of allowing him to start. Fowler acknowledges the Steelers would have to offset some of Cousins' guaranteed money, but the Falcons can save $27.5 million against their 2025 cap if he's traded after June 1. The Steelers haven't indicated a hard deadline for Rodgers to show up, but having him on hand when they report to training camp makes sense. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins could waive no-trade clause soon Thu Apr 24, 03:48 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could consider waiving his no-trade clause as early as Friday, April 25, following the completion of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Underdog's James Palmer. Per Palmer, it seems 'more and more likely' that he will hold off making a decision until after Day 2 (Rounds 2 and 3) are completed on Friday.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins shows up for start of voluntary workouts Tue Apr 22, 02:57 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins reported for the first day of the team's offseason workout program on Tuesday, April 22.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins unlikely to be moved for Day 3 pick Sun Apr 20, 10:43 AM
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to require more than a Day 3 draft pick in any potential trade involving QB Kirk Cousins, in the opinion of CBSSports.com's Jonathan Jones.
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Steelers | Kirk Cousins may be option Mon Apr 14, 06:40 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could be an option for the Pittsburgh Steelers if they are not able to sign free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets), in the opinion of SI.com's Albert Breer.
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Browns | Kirk Cousins destined for Cleveland? Tue Apr 1, 11:11 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could end up getting traded to the Cleveland Browns at some point this offseason, according to sources via The Athletic's Dianna Russini.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins not expected at OTAs Tue Apr 1, 01:40 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is not expected to attend organized team activities this offseason, head coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday, April 1.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins' contract can be restructured Sun Mar 30, 10:35 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins' contract features a clause that would allow the team to restructure the deal whenever they wish. The Falcons could create up to $20.996 million in 2025 salary cap space by reducing his salary for the upcoming year from $27.5 million to $1.255 million, paying the remainder as a bonus and then spreading it over the next five years.
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Falcons | Atlanta getting calls on Kirk Cousins Wed Mar 19, 12:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins has been the subject of multiple calls from or internal discussions by other teams in recent days, according to The Exhibit's Josina Anderson, who noted that her source said a team may be willing to offer a third-round pick to acquire Cousins.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins to receive guaranteed bonus Sat Mar 15, 01:55 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins will officially be kept on the roster past 4 p.m. ET Saturday, March 15, triggering a guaranteed roster bonus of $10 million due in 2026, according to sources. He is still hoping to start in 2025, whether it be in Atlanta, or elsewhere.
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Falcons | Atlanta plans to keep Kirk Cousins Fri Mar 7, 07:55 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is not expected to be released this offseason, according to sources.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins wants to start in 2025 Fri Mar 7, 05:08 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins met with owner Arthur Blank earlier in the week and indicated that he wants to be with a team where he has a chance to start in 2025, according to sources.
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Browns | Cleveland may look at two QBs Mon Feb 10, 12:40 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins and Minnesota Vikings QB Daniel Jones could be options for the Cleveland Browns this offseason if they look to add a veteran quarterback, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: The Browns wanted to add a quarterback to compete with Deshaun Watson for the starting job in 2025. But after Waston re-tore his Achilles and underwent a second surgery, the Browns need a starter. Cousins and Jones are just two of the players likely to be available. Cousins remains under contract with the Falcons, but most observers expect them to move on from the veteran this offseason. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins' shoulder contributed to his demise Tue Feb 4, 01:55 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (shoulder) recently told Good Morning Football: Overtime that he 'got hit pretty good' in his right shoulder and elbow in Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints and 'never could get it really to where I wanted it.'
| Footballguys view: After his late-season benching in Atlanta, Cousins' future with the Falcons is uncertain. First-round rookie Michael Penix Jr. usurped the veteran quarterback in Week 16 of the 2024 season, and the first-year man proved he is Atlanta's QB of the immediate future. Where does that leave the 36-year-old Cousins? The first order of business is getting healthy. Cousins, who believes the lingering effects from the 2023 injury and additional knocks in '24 contributed to his subpar performance, said, "If we can do that, [I] feel like I got a new life ahead of me in pro football." Does that new life include serving as Penix's backup? Or can Cousins find a starting job elsewhere in the coming weeks? Money is a factor. Cousins still has three years remaining on his massive deal with Atlanta and carries a cap number of $40 million in '25. While that complicates matters, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported in December that Cousins' release is the most likely outcome. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins to return as backup? Fri Jan 10, 10:48 AM
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said he would be 'very confident' in retaining QB Kirk Cousins to be the team's backup for the 2025 season. Fontenot also indicated that reports saying Cousins would be released before a $10 million roster bonus was due on March 17 were unfounded.
| Footballguys view: Cousins has a $40 million cap hit in 2025. He will be the backup to Michael Penix who will be on the second year of his rookie contract (which includes a fifth-year option for the 2024 first rounder). The Falcons may be posturing here as they look for some team that would trade for the veteran quarterback (and his monster contract). |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins likely to be released during offseason Sat Dec 21, 03:15 PM
Several NFL executives believe that the Atlanta Falcons will release QB Kirk Cousins before he is due a $10 million roster bonus March 17, according to multiple sources. However, a Falcons official stated that it was too early to determine if he will be let go, given that QB Michael Penix has a relatively low salary cap number ($5.2 million) for the 2025 season, which would give the club the financial flexibility to keep Cousins.
| Footballguys view: Cousins just isn't the same player he used to be, and the pick of Penix is looking smarter and smarter (after being considered controversial) by the moment. If he's on the open market, Cousins is going to get interest from teams in need of a veteran starter. However, this feels like when Matt Ryan's game fell off just a few years ago. It's happened, and there may be no getting it back for Cousins. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins Benched; Michael Penix Jr. Will Be Atlanta's Starter Moving Forward Tue Dec 17, 09:17 PM
Michael Penix Jr. is the new starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, and Kirk Cousins is heading to the bench, coach Raheem Morris announced in a statement Tuesday night. "After review, we have made the decision that Michael Penix will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback moving forward," Morris said in the statement. "This was a football decision, and we are fully focused on preparing the team for Sunday's game against the New York Giants."
| Footballguys view: The Falcons beat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak. But Cousins was just 11-of-17 passing for 112 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He has nine interceptions and just one touchdown pass in his past five games. While the financial implications of this move will be an issue in the future, the change to Penix, who led Washington to the national championship game last season before the Falcons selected him at No. 8 in April's NFL draft, is understandable. Penix completed 65.4 percent of his passes with 36 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his final year with the Huskies. His 4,903 passing yards were the most in the nation. We'll be digging into how this impacts the supporting cast in coming days, but considering Cousins' five-game skid, it's hard to imagine things getting worse for this offense. |
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Falcons | Atlanta considering QB change? Tue Dec 17, 05:30 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins may be in danger of losing the starting job after head coach Raheem Morris told reporters 'We still have to go through that process,' when asked about who the starter will be Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins struggles in Vegas Tue Dec 17, 12:56 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 11-of-17 passes for 112 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders, while running three times for no yards.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins Will Remain The Starter Despite Another Poor Showing Sun Dec 8, 08:16 PM
Kirk Cousins had a fourth straight game without a touchdown pass. The Falcons will stick with Cousins as their starter despite the struggles, according to head coach Raheem Morris. "Everything is always discussed when you go watch the tape and do all those types of things," Morris said. "But Kirk Cousins is our quarterback. We'll have the ability to go watch this tape just like we do every single week. Kurt played significantly better than he did the week before."
| Footballguys view: Cousins has eight interceptions during Atlanta's current four-game losing streak, with the latest loss coming to the Minnesota Vikings 42-21 on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Michael Penix Jr., the eighth overall pick in April's NFL draft, has been sitting behind Cousins this season. Cousins was 23-of-37 for 344 yards and two interceptions against his former team. Even with the Falcons down three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, Morris stuck with Cousins and the starters to finish out the game rather than going to Penix. Morris said that was his decision. The Falcons (6-7) have lost four straight games and are now in second place behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team Atlanta swept earlier in the season. |
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Falcons | Two more INTs for Kirk Cousins Sun Dec 8, 05:16 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins went 23-for-37 for 344 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Cousins had a poor fantasy game despite going over 300 yards because both Falcons touchdowns came on the ground, and because of two more bad interceptions. Atlanta has fallen out of first place, but there's no sign that they are going to make the switch to Michael Penix. Perhaps if they lose at Las Vegas next week and the Bucs beat the Chargers to move two games ahead, the team could turn to the rookie with only three games left in the season. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins keeping starting job Sun Dec 8, 11:04 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is not in danger of being benched despite his struggles over the last few weeks, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Falcons | Four interceptions for Kirk Cousins Sun Dec 1, 04:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins went 24-for-39 for 245 yards, zero touchdowns and four interceptions against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Cousins had multiple terrible interceptions and basically was the reason the Falcons lost. They are still in the division lead, but it is slipping away with a tough matchup at Minnesota next week and the Bucs facing a weak schedule the rest of the way as they chase Atlanta. For the first time all season it feels like Cousins being benched is realistic, so Michael Penix should not be on the waiver wire in 2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins lifted early in rout Sun Nov 17, 06:40 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 18-of-27 passes for 173 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Week 11 against the Denver Broncos before being lifted in the fourth quarter of the rout. Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. finished in mop-up duty.
| Footballguys view: Cousins was under pressure all day as the Broncos defense is staking their claim as one of the best in the league. The Falcons are the division leader, but vulnerable if they start to drop winnable games with the Bucs facing a very weak schedule the rest of the way. |
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Falcons | No designation for Kirk Cousins Fri Nov 15, 03:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (elbow, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 15, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
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Falcons | Week 11 injury report for Atlanta Fri Nov 15, 02:37 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Mike Hughes (neck), LB JD Bertrand (concussion), CB Dee Alford (hamstring), CB Antonio Hamilton (pectoral), DL James Smith-Williams (leg), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and DL Ta'Quon Graham (pectoral) did not practice on Friday, Nov. 15, and have been ruled out for Week 11 against the Denver Broncos. LB Troy Andersen (knee) was limited in practice all week but has also been ruled out. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles) was limited in practice for a second straight day on Friday but no longer appears on the injury report. WR Drake London (hip), OL Drew Dalman (ankle), LB Lorenzo Carter (concussion), QB Kirk Cousins (shoulder, elbow), RB Tyler Allgeier (quad), OG Chris Lindstrom (knee), OL Ryan Neuzil (calf), DL Zach Harrison (Achilles) and DT Grady Jarrett (Achilles) practiced in full on Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins upgraded Thursday Thu Nov 14, 04:25 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (shoulder, elbow) was a full participant in practice on Thursday, Nov. 14, after being limited the day before.
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Falcons | Falcons' Thursday injury report Thu Nov 14, 04:19 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Mike Hughes (neck), CB Dee Alford (hamstring), CB Antonio Hamilton (pectoral), DL James Smith-Williams (tibia), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and DL Ta'Quon Graham (pectoral) did not practice on Thursday, Nov. 14. Also, DL Grady Jarrett (Achilles), WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), DL Zach Harrison (Achilles), OG Chris Lindstrom (knee), LB Troy Andersen (knee), and LB JD Bertrand (concussion) were limited and WR Drake London (hip), OL Drew Dalman (ankle), LB Lorenzo Carter (concussion), QB Kirk Cousins (shoulder, elbow), RB Tyler Allgeier (quadricep) and OL Ryan Neuzil (calf) practiced in full.
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Falcons | Limited practice for Kirk Cousins Wed Nov 13, 06:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (elbow, shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. The Falcons did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Falcons | Mixed results for Kirk Cousins Sun Nov 10, 08:06 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 23 of his 38 passes for 306 yards and an interception in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 10.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins tosses three touchdowns Sun Nov 3, 08:11 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 19-of-24 passes for 222 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys, and he ran four times for minus-11 yards with two fumbles and one lost.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins tosses four TDs Sun Oct 27, 08:16 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 23 of his 29 passes for 276 yards and four touchdowns in a 31-26 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8.
| Footballguys view: While it wasn't the 509-yard passing performance he had in the first matchup, Cousins had his way with Tampa Bay's defense and was key to Atlanta's road victory. Worth noting: Cousins completed all nine of his pass attempts in the second half and followed a 13-yard scramble with a key pickup on a quarterback sneak. Cousins' performance fueled a big day for TE Kyle Pitts, who caught four passes for a season-high 91 yards and two touchdowns, the first multi-score game of his NFL career. Cousins and the Falcons host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins doesn't do much in Week 7 Sun Oct 20, 07:33 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 24-of-35 passes for 232 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, and he ran once for minus-1 yard.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins lets run game handle it Sun Oct 13, 09:06 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 19-of-30 passes for 225 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers, as the team leaned upon the run game for 198 yards.
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Falcons | Historic night for Kirk Cousins on TNF Fri Oct 4, 01:39 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins connected on 42 of his 58 passes for a franchise-record 509 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception during an overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Oct. 3. Cousins was sacked four times.
| Footballguys view: We can say that Cousins has knocked off the rust from his achilles surgery now. This was the souped up passing offense that we were hoping for when the Falcons signed Cousins. He's back to being a high floor fantasy QB1 heading into a matchup with the Panthers next week. |
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Falcons | Nothing doing for Kirk Cousins Sun Sep 29, 04:43 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 21-of-35 passes for 238 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Week 4 against the New Orleans Saints, and he did not have any rushing attempts.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins struggling with pressure Thu Sep 26, 02:01 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins has completed 11 of his 22 passes when under pressure this season, and his passer rating drops from 116.1 to 43.1 with three interceptions.
| Footballguys view: Cousins lacks mobility coming back from the Achilles' injury suffered last season. His lack of movement in the pocket is leading to shorter passes and more pressure felt. We'll see if the Falcons can scheme things until Cousins gets his mobility back. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins uneven in loss Mon Sep 23, 01:47 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 20 of his 29 attempted passes for 230 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception in a five-point loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 22. Cousins was also sacked twice and fumbled twice, though the Falcons were able to retain possession both times.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins leads improbable comeback Mon Sep 16, 11:20 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins ended up completing 20-of-29 passes for 241 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Sept. 16, including a game-winning touchdown drive in the two-minute offense.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins throws two INTs Sun Sep 8, 04:26 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins went 16-for-26 for 155 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1.
| Footballguys view: Cousins wasn't sharp, but he didn't get any help from his offensive line against T.J. Watt and company. This isn't a disaster considering the quality of competition and layoff because of injury, but if Cousins is a dud at Philadelphia again next week, it's time to get worried. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins ready for Week 1 Sat Aug 10, 12:13 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins will be 'ready to go' for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, he said on Friday, Aug. 10.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Falcons and the veteran quarterback here. Cousins can still play at a high level, and the offense of new OC Zac Robinson should be quite robust for their skill position players. The Falcons have 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. as a future franchise quarterback, but he'll be the backup to Cousins for this season. Penix completed nine of his 16 pass attempts for 104 yards in his preseason debut on Friday. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins expected to sit out preseason Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins said he wants to play during the preseason but that head coach Raheem Morris does not plan on playing him during those games.
| Footballguys view: Cousins knows the Zac Robinson well after he played under fellow Sean McVay disciple Kevin O'Connell in Minnesota and he avoided the PUP list to open camp after an achilles tear ended his 2023. We don't need to see him in the preseason. It will be exciting to watch #8 overall Michael Penix Jr. play with the first team in his place. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins cleared Thu Jul 25, 11:07 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) was medically cleared to practice, according to sources Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons will be diligent with his workload, but Cousins is still expected to receive all first-team reps. We'll see how much first-round QB Michael Penix gets in the preseason as Cousins doesn't need a ton of reps in the exhibition portion of the summer. |
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Falcons | Atlanta loses draft pick for tampering Thu Jun 13, 11:16 AM
The Atlanta Falcons were fined $250,000 and docked a 2025 fifth-round draft selection for violating the NFL's anti-tampering policy with three players, including QB Kirk Cousins, the league announced Thursday, June 13.
| Footballguys view: So much for Cousins saying "There's not a whole lot there" when asked about potential tampering. The NFL decided otherwise, and the Falcons are docked some cash and a pick. |
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